Care Manager (RN) – Pediatric - Full Time
About The Position
At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, the Registered Nurse Care Manager for the Pediatric service supports a highly vulnerable patient population requiring intensive, multidisciplinary coordination across the inpatient and outpatient continuum. The role drives care coordination, promotes efficient patient flow, and ensures safe, patient-centered transitions through proactive collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Care Manager manages complex cases and serves as a liaison between acute care and critical care teams, coordinating with social workers, feeding specialists, physical and occupational therapists, cardiologists, intensivists, and neonatologists to support patients and families. The role directs inpatient care to help ensure optimal length of stay and anticipates outpatient service needs by arranging appointments and consultations before discharge.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- 3 to 5 years of health care experience in an acute care setting.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex patient needs.
Nice To Haves
- Case Management Certification (CCM) or willingness to obtain it.
- Master's degree in a healthcare-related field.
- Prior experience with pediatrics.
- Prior experience in care management, utilization review, or discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Drive care coordination and promote efficient patient flow.
- Ensure safe, patient-centered transitions through proactive collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Manage complex cases and serve as a liaison between acute care and critical care teams.
- Coordinate the efforts of social workers, feeding specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, cardiologists, intensivists, and neonatologists.
- Direct inpatient care to ensure optimal length of stay.
- Anticipate outpatient service needs and arrange appointments and consultations before discharge.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
